800 sportspersons participate in different games under ‘Khelo India Scheme’

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
PULWAMA, Feb 27: Block level competitions for Khelo India have started in Lassipora and Shadimarg blocks of district Pulwama.
According to the in-charge Stadium Pulwama, more than 800 aspiring sportspersons are participating in the competitions under ‘Khelo India’ Scheme.
He further added that the players will be competing in different disciplines of sports including Kabaddi, Volleyball and Wushu on Day-1.
It is pertinent to mention here that J&K State Sports Council has organized largest ever sports festival in the history of state where 120000 players are participating across 22 districts of J&K.
Competitions under the scheme will be organized in all districts of the state, informed the sports council official.